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Michelle Leivan - Work Detail: Afterglow

Afterglow
Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 30 x 1
$1,500.00 USDAvailable
Afterglow by Michelle Leivan Acrylic ~ 24 x 30

This piece is from the Celestial Correspondence Series
original painting by Michelle Leivan

Size
30" x 24" on 1" deep canvas. Gallery wrapped (image extends around edge) this makes it ready to hang without a frame.

Description
This is an original painting; it is not a print or reproduction. This piece was painted with professional grade paints to create a piece that offers cheerful addition to any setting needing a touch of vibrant color.

Media
Professional grade acrylics on quality canvas and it glazed with a UV protectant seal.

Artist's Comments
From Artist Blog 6/17/06

"I'm so happy just to be with you, Just love'n you the way I do." Have you heard or do you remember that little ditty by White Snake? This piece speaks to me of happiness in the moment, not caring about the rest of the world and expecting the happiness to last forever. I think maybe it goes beyond expecting but looking toward the future for happiness as well as in the here and now.

I'm not quite comfortable yet with this particular size of canvas, I so wanted to make large bold strokes and use my entire arm to express this piece. I found that smaller brushes allow for more arm movement and a simulation of working on a larger piece. I am sure it will not take long for me to find my niche working with this limited size.

I handled the background in this piece much like the last one, just exploring the options you might say. I believe it gives it some depth and stabilizes the figure within the space. You will probably see a fluctuation between these backgrounds for a while as it will probably depend on what the piece seems to want.

experimentation is what living as a creator is all about. Each piece begins with the exploration or adventure concept and builds upon itself toward completion. Unlike a scientist, initially I do not always know what the thesis is but eventually it reveals itself. In the end I either successfully have a finished piece or it goes into the rework pile. Either way I've learned something without regret. Enjoying the process of putting brush to surface with what ever result is important and necessary to being a creator which can give you some insight on the divine.

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